MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

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1 1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER Product name Gaucho 600 Flowable Seed Dressing Insecticide Other names None Product code (20 L), (175 L), (1000 L) Chemical group Chloronicotinyl Recommended use Agricultural insecticide used as a seed treatment Formulation Flowable concentrate for seed treatment (FS) Supplier Bayer CropScience Pty Ltd ABN Address Tooronga Road, East Hawthorn Victoria 3123, Australia Telephone (03) Facsimile (03) Website Contact Development Manager (03) Emergency Telephone Number Orica SH&E Shared Services 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION EMERGENCY OVERVIEW HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE (see Risk phrases below) DANGEROUS GOOD Hazard classification Risk phrases Hazardous (National Occupational Health and Safety Commission - NOHSC) R22 Harmful if swallowed. R43 May cause sensitisation by skin contact. Safety phrases See Sections 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13 ADG classification SUSDP classification Classified as a Dangerous good for transport by road or rail according to the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail: PESTICIDE, LIQUID, TOXIC, N.O.S. (contains imidacloprid), Division 6.1, UN 2902, Packing Group III. Schedule 6 (Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons) 3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Ingredients CAS Number Concentration (g/l) Imidacloprid [ ] 600 Glycerin [ ] 124 Propane-1,2-diol [ ] 7 to 17 Isothialozone [ ] ~ 0.02 Other ingredients, including emulsifiers, stabilisers and water Non-hazardous ~ 499 Gaucho 600 Flowable Seed Dressing Insecticide Page 1 of 6

2 4. FIRST AID MEASURES If poisoning occurs, immediately contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre (telephone ), and follow the advice given. Show this Material Safety Data Sheet to the doctor. Inhalation Skin contact Eye contact Ingestion First Aid Facilities Medical attention If inhaled, remove to fresh air and keep warm and at rest. Seek medical advice if at all worried. Carefully remove contaminated clothing. Wash affected areas with soap and water. Seek medical advice if at all worried. Rinse eyes immediately with clean water for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical advice. Obtain immediate medical advice as above. Give plenty of water to drink. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Provide washing facilities in the workplace. Information for the physician: The active ingredient, imidacloprid belongs to the following chemical group: chloronicotinyl or neonicotinoid Therapeutic measures: Basic aid, decontamination, symptomatic treatment. Symptoms Local: None expected. Systemic: Apathetic state, depressed muscular tone, respiratory disturbances and trembling. Muscular cramps are also possible in severe cases of poisoning. Treatment Local: See First Aid Measures above. Systemic: Symptomatic (nicotine-like effects). Check blood pressure and pulse rate frequently, as bradycardia and hypotonia are possible. Provide supportive measures for respiratory function and cardiac action. Give artificial respiration if signs of paralysis appear. Additional therapeutic measures involve elimination of the substance from the body or acceleration of its excretion (gastrolavage, saline laxatives). Antidote: None known. Contraindications: Absorption promoting agents such as alcoholic beverages and milk. Oils and fats are of no particular use, as the active ingredient has low liposolubility. 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Extinguishing media Hazards from combustion products Precautions for fire fighters Sprayed water jet, foam, extinguishing powder, carbon dioxide, sand. In a fire, formation of hydrogen chloride, hydrogen cyanide, carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides can be expected. Firefighters should wear full protective gear, including self-contained breathing apparatus (AS/NZS 1715/1716). Keep unnecessary people away. If it can be done safely, remove intact containers from the fire. Otherwise, use water spray to cool them. Bund area with sand or earth to prevent contamination of drains or waterways. Dispose of fire control water or other extinguishing agent and spillage safely later. Do not release contaminated water into the environment. Gaucho 600 Flowable Seed Dressing Insecticide Page 2 of 6

3 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Avoid contact with the spilled material or contaminated surfaces. When dealing with spills do not eat, drink or smoke and wear protective clothing and equipment as described in Section 8 - PERSONAL PROTECTION. Keep people and animals away. Prevent spilled material from entering drains or watercourses. Contain spill and absorb with earth, sand, clay, or other absorbent material. Collect and store in properly labelled, sealed drums for safe disposal. Clean floor and any contaminated items with a damp cloth and place the cloth in the disposal drum afterwards. Deal with all spillages immediately. If contamination of drains, streams, watercourses, etc. is unavoidable, warn the local water authority. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling Storage Flammability Keep out of reach of children. Will irritate the eyes and skin. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Wash hands after use. After each day s use, wash gloves, goggles and contaminated clothing. Store in the closed, original container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Do not store for prolonged periods in direct sunlight. When treated seed is stored it should be kept apart from other grain and the bags or other containers should be clearly marked to indicate the contents have been treated with this product. Do NOT allow seed treated with this product to contaminate seed intended for human or animal consumption. Bags that have held treated seed are not to be used for any other purpose. If the seed is not used immediately after treatment it should be stored in a dry, well-ventilated place. Not flammable water based product. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION Exposure standards NOHSC exposure standard for propane-1,2-diol (particulate only): TWA 10 mg/m³ NOHSC exposure standard for propane-1,2-diol total (vapour+particulate) 474 mg/m³ (150ppm) NOHSC exposure standard for glycerin mist: TWA 10 mg/m³ Definition: Exposure standard Time Weighted Average (TWA) means the average airborne concentration of a particular substance when calculated over a normal eight-hour working day, for a five-day working week. Biological limit values Engineering controls Personal Protective Equipment None allocated Control process conditions to avoid contact. Use in a well-ventilated area only. Wear goggles if exposure is likely. Wear cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist and a washable hat if skin exposure is likely. Wear elbow-length PVC gloves. Wear a disposable mask if inhalation is possible. Gaucho 600 Flowable Seed Dressing Insecticide Page 3 of 6

4 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance: Beige liquid suspension Odour: Slight characteristic ph: Vapour pressure: 4 x 10-7 mpa at 20 C (imidacloprid) Vapour density: Not available Boiling point: Not available Freezing/melting point: Not available Solubility: Miscible with water Specific Gravity: 1.24 at 20 C Flash Point: No flash point up to 100 C Flammability (explosive) limits: Not applicable Auto-ignition temperature: Not available Partition coefficient (octanol/water): Imidacloprid: Log P ow = 0.57 (21 C) 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Chemical stability Conditions to avoid Incompatible materials Hazardous decomposition products Hazardous reactions Stable under normal conditions of use. Avoid extreme heat. Avoid strong oxidising agents. None under normal conditions. In a fire, formation of hydrogen chloride, hydrogen cyanide, carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides can be expected. None 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS Inhalation Skin contact Eye contact Ingestion May be harmful if inhaled. Irritating to skin. Repeated skin exposure may cause allergic disorders. Irritating to eyes. Harmful if swallowed. Symptoms of poisoning include: Apathetic state, depressed muscular tone, respiratory disturbances and trembling. Muscular cramps are also possible in severe cases of poisoning. Gaucho 600 Flowable Seed Dressing Insecticide Page 4 of 6

5 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION - continued Acute: Oral toxicity Dermal toxicity Inhalation toxicity Skin irritation Mucous membrane irritation Sensitisation ANIMAL TOXICITY DATA SIMILAR FORMULATION LD 50 rat: > 200 to < 2000 mg/kg LD 50 rat: > 4000 mg/kg LC 50 rat: > 1.86 mg/l aerosol (4 hour) (highest technically producible concentration) Not irritating (rabbit) Not irritating (rabbit) Sensitising (guinea pig) Chronic: Animal studies with imidacloprid showed no evidence of oncogenic effects, no evidence of carcinogenic effects and no teratogenic potential. Imidacloprid is not mutagenic. 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Imidacloprid is toxic to certain aquatic species. Dangerous to bees. Toxic to birds. DO NOT contaminate streams, rivers or waterways with Gaucho, the used containers, or bags that have held treated seed. Do NOT allow seed treated with this product to be used for or contaminate seed intended for animal consumption or poultry feed. Do NOT feed treated seed or otherwise expose to wild or domestic birds. Any spillages of treated seed, however minor, must be cleaned up immediately, preferably by recovery and re-use. If disposal is required, ensure treated seeds are thoroughly buried and not accessible to birds and other wildlife. Ecotoxicity Environmental fate, persistence, degradability and mobility Imidacloprid: Fish toxicity: LC 50: 237 mg/l (96 h); golden orfe (Leuciscus idus melanotis) LC 50: 211 mg/l (96 h); rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) LC 50: 280 mg/l (96 h); carp (Cyprinus carpio) Aquatic invertebrate toxicity: EC 50: mg/l (48 h); Hyalella azteca EC 50: 85 mg/l (48 h) Daphnia magna Algae toxicity: EC 50: > 100 mg/l (72 h); green alga (Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata) Bacteria toxicity: EC 50: > mg/l; activated sludge (OECD 209) Bird toxicity: Acute oral LD 50: 31 mg/kg; Japanese quail Acute oral LD 50: 152 mg/kg; bobwhite quail Imidacloprid shows a medium adsportion to soil. Classified as immobile in soil. Not expected to leach. Gaucho 600 Flowable Seed Dressing Insecticide Page 5 of 6

6 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Rinse container before disposal. Add rinsings to mixing vessel. Do not dispose of undiluted chemicals on site. If recycling, replace cap and return clean containers to recycler or designated collection point. If not recycling, break, crush or puncture and bury empty containers in a local authority landfill. If no landfill is available, bury the containers below 500 mm in a disposal pit specifically marked and set up for this purpose clear of waterways, desirable vegetation and tree roots. Empty containers and product should not be burnt. Dispose of waste product through a reputable waste contractor. 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION UN number 2902 Proper shipping PESTICIDE, LIQUID, TOXIC, N.O.S. (contains imidacloprid) name Class/Division and Subsidiary Risk 6.1 No subsidiary risk Packing Group III EPG Guide 34 - Dangerous Goods - Initial Emergency Response Guide Hazchem code 2X Marine Pollutant No 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION Registered according to the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Act Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority approval number: See also Section OTHER INFORMATION Trademark information Preparation information Gaucho is a Registered Trademark of Bayer. Replaces 04/08/03 MSDS. Reasons for revision: Updated product size/pack sizes; Inclusion of propane-1,2-diol as it has an exposure standard; Inclusion of isothiazolone; updated oral tox information; use of Division instead of Class when define Division 6.1 Dangerous Goods; updated regulatory information to include APVMA rather than NRA. This MSDS summarises our best knowledge of the health and safety hazard information of the product and how to safely handle and use the product in the workplace. Each user should read this MSDS and consider the information in the context of how the product will be handled and used in the workplace including in conjunction with other products. If clarification or further information is needed to ensure that an appropriate risk assessment can be made, the user should contact this company. Our responsibility for products sold is subject to our standard terms and conditions, a copy of which is sent to our customers and is also available on request. END OF MSDS Gaucho 600 Flowable Seed Dressing Insecticide Page 6 of 6